49
Cheerfulness
46
Health
45
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
27▼
Morality
39
Health
46
Warmth
45
Cheerfulness
49▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
65
Ned Name Personality
Ned sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With solid cheerfulness (49 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate health associations (46 on the 0-100+ research scale), Ned creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic6.4
Mature6.7
Formal3.2
Upper Class4.0
Urban5.0
Wholesome6.7
Strong7.0
Refined4.8
Strange5.3
Simple8.0
Serious4.7
Nerdy7.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 92 ratings.
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Famous People Named Ned
- Ned KellyAustralian outlaw folk hero
- Ned BeattyCharacter actor, Network star
- Ned LamontGovernor of Connecticut
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ned
What does the name Ned say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ned scores highest in Cheerfulness (49 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Success (27 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as average in cheerfulness and very low in success.
Is Ned a boy name?▾
Ned is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (27), Warmth (45), Morality (39), Health (46), and Cheerfulness (49).
What is the Success rating for the name Ned?▾
Ned has a Success rating of 27 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Ned sound?▾
Ned has a Warmth rating of 45 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Ned compare to other names?▾
Ned's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 49 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Ned with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Ned?▾
Notable people named Ned include Ned Kelly, Ned Beatty and Ned Lamont. Name Halo lists 3 famous Neds with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.